ENGLISH 8

On Monday, worked on persuasive paragraphs and topic sentences. Got new grammar packet on verbs.


On Tuesday, checked in biography choices.


Persuasive skit work. On the art of persuasion. persuade – a verb -- To successfully convince someone to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

In groups, began working on skits meant to persuade, to convince parents of something you want to do or get, something you know they are likely to say no to. 
Brainstormed. How will we get them to say yes. 
Think of this an essay speech. Be clear about what you want. 

1.       Grab them at the beginning. Make sure you tell them what you are asking for. Your beginning is your grabber, or “hook.”

2.     Support your argument, that is, give them at least two good reasons why they should say yes.

3. Anticipate their arguments, and take care of them before they come up.

4.     Conclude. Sum up. Give them something extra that will convince them they should say yes, something you have not offered before.

Two of you are the kids, the other two are the parents. One of the kids can be an annoying or supportive sister or brother. Take notes. Then, present your argument to the class on Wednesday.


HW:    Weds: Grammar Card List of 100 words
          Thurs: Spelling, Unit 5, exercises 1-20 on p. 31 and quiz
          Fri: Grammar worksheets, verbs